We do not have a strong view on whether economic growth will continue or a recession is imminent. Many investors are also uncertain. Hence, we are seeing a widening disparity in credit quality, which requires a fixed income investor to be...
CrossingBridge Insights
CrossingBridge Insights is our opportunity to share our thoughts on interesting trends and data points through our Quarterly Commentaries, Market Observations, recent news, and random musings. We hope you enjoy and we welcome your feedback.
David Sherman
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Zombies! Coming to a fixed income portfolio near you! They eat your capital to survive! “Zombie companies”[1] were defined in a recent Bank for International Settlements (“BIS”) study[2] as non-financial companies that are over 10 years old and that...
Historically, leveraged loans have been considered higher quality and more secure investments than their junk bond counterparts due to their collateral, covenant protection, and seniority in the capital structure. In fact, this premise was initially...
Responsive or Reactive? A distinction with a difference: Responsiveness is mindful action whereas reactive behavior is driven by natural instincts. To counter the market downdraft in 4Q18, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, on January 4, 2019, declared...